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Shovelware is a derogatory term used for software that has either been quickly developed without regard to quality or function and features, or software that has been forced on customers such as those that are preloaded on laptops or smartphones by their respective carriers.
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In recent years, law firms have enjoyed remarkable financial returns due to a strong global economy, free flowing capital and a high level of demand for legal services. Law firm revenues and profits continued to be strong, even during the dotcom bust, the post 9/11 slowdown and the increasing cost of associate recruitment and retention. This success could be partly explained by the growth imperative in law firms: they must continue to grow, either by acquisition, or by recruiting laterals or associates, because law firm economics correlates size with profits. And many firms grew rapidly in the past several years.

Mobile unified communications allows organizations to provide employees with the ability to collaborate and communicate efficiently, as well as access information on-demand. An exclusive Computerworld online survey offers insight into how companies can develop cost-effective strategies for implementing or improving mobile applications and foster an efficient workplace.

In recent years, law firms have enjoyed remarkable financial returns due to a strong global
economy, free flowing capital and a high level of demand for legal services. Law firm revenues and profits continued to be strong, even during the dotcom bust, the post 9/11 slowdown and the increasing cost of associate recruitment and retention. This success could be partly explained by the growth imperative in law firms: they must continue to grow, either by acquisition, or by recruiting laterals or associates, because law firm economics correlates size with profits. And many firms grew rapidly in the past several years.

Uncover the key attributes of one mobile device management solution that delivers the features every enterprise should demand when it comes to security, manageability, stability, and technical/customer support.

Uncover the key attributes of one mobile device management solution that delivers the features every enterprise should demand when it comes to security, manageability, stability, and technical/customer support.

The Enterprise of Things (EoT) is the network of people, endpoints, and digital assets owned by and connected to the enterprise (or public sector organisation, in this context). It casts a wide net, to include content, communication, collaboration, transportation, and facilities – that is, anyone and anything connected to the internet.
The EoT represents a powerful opportunity to transform existing public sector processes and create entirely new ones. Governments are moving on these initiatives because policymakers are legislating it, constituents are demanding it and because it presents an opportunity to do more with less.

The Enterprise of Things (EoT) is the network of people, endpoints, and digital assets owned by and connected to the enterprise (or public sector organisation, in this context). It casts a wide net, to include content, communication, collaboration, transportation, and facilities – that is, anyone and anything connected to the internet.
The EoT represents a powerful opportunity to transform existing public sector processes and create entirely new ones. Governments are moving on these initiatives because policymakers are legislating it, constituents are demanding it and because it presents an opportunity to do more with less.

When did reconciliations become a living nightmare?
Demanding deadlines. Strict requirements for review and supporting documentation. Endless piles of reconciliations to approve?that were due yesterday.
Reconciliations are one of the most labor-intensive, yet critical controls processes within any organisation. Even the smallest mistake can compromise the integrity of your balance sheet and create discrepancies in your financial close.
There is a simpler way to perform your reconciliation process that allows you to focus on analysis, risk mitigation, and exception handling.
Join us for this webinar to find out what this is. You will learn how to:
Automate daily reconciliations for continuous control and validation
Gain better visibility into the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of a reconciliation
Develop a seamless and streamlined workflow for preparation, approval, and review

There is no getting away from it – keeping up with compliance and
control is a constant challenge. It is something that is mandated on organizations and in the aftermath of many financial crises there is little sympathy for organizations that do not comply with the demands of their industry regulators.

Scalability and affordability have extended video beyond the boardroom to meet the demands of a growing mobile workforce. Cloud-based video conferencing has enabled companies to realize the full benefits of video: fact-to-face contact, efficient knowledge transfers and a degree of personal interaction that's proven critical for businesses hoping to gain a competitive advantage.

Virtualization has become all the rage for companies interested in optimizing their servers and storage systems. This shift in data center architecture allows IT organizations to reduce operational costs and increase flexibility and responsiveness to changing business demands. But in this rush to virtualize, security can fall by the wayside.

Virtualization has become all the rage for companies interested in optimizing their servers and storage systems. This shift in data center architecture allows IT organizations to reduce operational costs and increase flexibility and responsiveness to changing business demands.

It’s no secret: The scale and pace of business change today is challenging all of us to do more -- better, faster and with ever greater efficiency. Customers are demanding more and wanting it now. Market expectations for product and process innovation are growing. Mergers and acquisitions in many industries are at or near all-time highs. Complex global supply chains and highly distributed organizations are the norm.

A number of factors are fueling the demand for a new, intelligent approach to IP Address Management (IPAM). This document describes these factors while highlighting deficiencies in the legacy IPAM solutions and manual management techniques commonly used today. It also introduces the 'Five Pillars of IPAM Intelligence', BlueCat's framework for articulating its revolutionary, holistic approach to IPAM, and the foundation for the design of Proteus, BlueCat's next generation, intelligent IPAM platform.

Enterprise IT departments are always open to business. But, the marketplace now demands better and faster service while reducing costs at the same time. Read on to learn how offloading IT burdens to hybrid and public clouds reduces costs and more.

As great as Cornerstone OnDemand is, anyone could use a little help solving more of their learning and talent management challenges. With the right partner, you can achieve greater business results with Cornerstone almost immediately.

Digital transformation encompasses both technological and human components. While many initiatives focus on ensuring that a company’s multi-cloud infrastructure is agile enough to meet changing demands around cloud mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and big data, it’s equally important to empower business workers with the modern digital tools they need to be successful today. Artificial intelligence and machine learning can play a vital role on both of these fronts. In fact, 78 percent of CIOs and senior IT leaders are already looking to AI to address complexity,1 and by 2019, 30 percent of IT service desks will utilize machine learning to free up support capacity.2
The magnitude of change has forced companies to take stock of the experience they offer employees. As digital natives3 enter and advance in the workforce, talent retention is now a top priority. These workers expect to have the best tools; 93 percent of millennials cited modern and up-to-date technology as one of the most

The survey findings paint an interesting picture - and an interesting disconnect. The very features that businesses are demanding before they will move to a SaaS solution (such as proven cost-effectiveness advantages over on-premise solutions) are benefits that many businesses are already enjoying from their SaaS solutions.

Enterprise users today are busier than ever and have grown accustomed to convenience and simplicity when they use technology in their personal lives. To stay productive at work, they demand faster, easier access to IT services, no matter where they are. BMC Software is meeting the changing demands of service delivery with a new approach to IT self-service. MyIT lets you give them everything they need — all from one simple, intuitive app.
Imagine a world where users help themselves and you spent less time on trouble tickets and more time on strategic IT initiatives. No need to imagine, this world exists. Try MyIT today!

Analysts predict that soon, half of all new IT service desk tools will be adopted as cloud-based services. While shifting to an on-demand model can be a complex decision, requiring organizations to assess carefully the potential impact on their business operations, a growing number of companies are clearly finding the move worthwhile.
This paper explores the reasons for the rapid growth of cloud-based IT service management (ITSM) solutions and the benefits they offer for enterprises. Topics include:
• The cost savings companies can achieve by deploying ITSM solutions via the cloud, which allows better management and optimization of consumption and costs.
• Improved alignment between IT to and business, as self-service, a service catalog, collaboration, and mobility help IT expose and provide its services more effectively.
• The ability to integrate cloud and on-premise solutions to leverage existing systems while leveraging new innovations via the cloud.
• The advantages of cloud

Increasingly, enterprise organizations are moving to the cloud for IT Service Management (ITSM)—but is cloud delivery right for your business? Learn about the changing face of ITSM and gain the perspective needed to make the right ITSM decision for your organization.
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Increasingly, enterprise organizations are moving to the cloud for IT Service Management (ITSM)—but is cloud delivery right for your business? Learn about the changing face of ITSM and gain the perspective needed to make the right ITSM decision for your organization. Get the free white paper from Enterprise Management Associates.

Your people and business can do amazing things when technology runs at its best. The new ITSM experience helps organizations achieve greatness in today’s mobile, social and user-centric reality. Discover a better way for users to access service and support anywhere, anytime. Explore enhanced productivity for IT staff, and seamless integration across IT operation management systems. Download now.